ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45928 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
indecorous
supple
immoderate

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
promote
fidelity
pantomime

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
drab
pretentious
penurious
benefactor

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
exalt
rancorous
prevent
awe

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
meticulous
apathetic
divination
oblivious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."